The Mandurah State Emergency Service (SES) are hoping for success at the upcoming SES Awards with a finalist hailing from the local unit in each of the categories.
The annual awards recognise the efforts of volunteers who dedicate their time to helping keep the community safe, excelled in their service and demonstrated a high level of commitment to the SES.
Rebecca Burns is nominated for the Youth Achievement award for her work as the unit's media officer, coordinating social media posts, collating historical records and running community engagement activities.
Phillip Rance is up for the Peter Keillor award for his position as the team manager while also continuing his duties as a senior assessor and instructor.
With more than 35 years of voluntary service to the SES, Mr Rance is also being recognised for his dedication to establishing the new Mandurah SES headquarters.
The Peel/Harvey Recruitment team have also been nominated for the Team Achievement award.
Started by Paul Dwyer, Debby Rogers and Kailah Grasso from the Murray and Mandurah SES units after a report revealed an alarming decline in volunteers, the group successfully registered 60 recruits throughout the Peel region in one year.
The 2019 Fire and Emergency Services Awards gala dinner will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, September 7 and will bring together the Volunteer Marine Rescue services, State Emergency Services as well as firefighters.
